# Austria’s under-14 headscarf ban sparks debate over religious freedom

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- euronews, 2026-09-13 14:34 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/13/austrias-new-headscarf-ban-for-under-14s-sparks-debate-over-religious-freedom

> Austria has banned female pupils under 14 from wearing headscarves at state and private schools since 1 September. Parents could face fines of €150 to €800 for repeated violations, prompting debate over religious freedom.